This summer I threw my bestie a garden party baby shower. Although the heat was stifling, everything turned out so beautifully. I'm at that age where most of my friends are in serious relationships or married and now they are having babies! While I'm not quite to that point in life yet, it's SO fun to go through this process with them. It also helps that I'm an Event Planner and love to throw a fun party!🤗

Planning Tips:

1. If you're throwing an event outside, I recommend a tent or shade!

2. If you want to keep items cold, use a reusable ice mat between two trays. This prevents the mess of ice and keeps the food chilled.

3. I love options for drinks, we provided water, lemonade, and a delicious punch!

4. Weather is always going to be tricky when hosting an event outside. Linen clamps (the clear ones) are great in keeping your linens secure with any sort of wind.

5. Music! I put together a specialty baby shower playlist. I love it so much I still listen to it!

This floral dress is probably one of my favorites I have ever owned. I ordered it for a baby shower a couple of weeks ago and I find myself reaching for it all the time. H&M has added some of their fall line and there are so many adorable floral dresses...and for a great price! The one I'm wearing is currently sold out but I've linked other options below!

I'm traveling again this week, another work trip. This summer has been non-stop and I'm ready to pump the breaks! I feel like all of my trips are finally catching up with me, do you ever feel this way?

It's no secret I can't get enough of beauty products. This summer I've tried more products than I ever have before. #sorrynotsorry We all get so stuck in our daily routines that a shake up is sometimes necessary; recently I've had so much fun playing with new eyeshadow palettes, lip colors, hair treatments, and of course, skincare products. Ulta Beauty is my go-to place for everything - from Q-Tips to travel-size products to the latest eyeshadow palette, I could roam the aisles all day long.😍

Eyeshadow Palettes:

1. Tarte Love, Trust, & Fairy Dust - This is my first eyeshadow palette (seriously) and I am obsessed. First, it smells like cupcakes and the colors are so pigmented and beautiful. The palette itself is one that can be used with all skin tones. My favorites are giggle, flitter, and magic - they pair perfectly for the daytime but add some mystical and twinkle for a dramatic night eye.

2. Jaclyn Hill x Morphe - This palette is the real MVP. (The large one in the center pictured below.) Each shadow is incredibly pigmented and there are so many color options that you can create an endless amount of looks. At the Her Conference 2018, the Ulta Beauty gals gave me a glam makeover and used this palette. The mix of neutrals and glittery pinks was the perfect eye look to elevate my look and complete my outfit.

Pair these palettes with the Morphe Eye Slay Brush Collection. Comes in the cutest rose-gold bag and includes 6 synthetic and natural brushes. They are easy to use and only $18 at Ulta Beauty! I'm now an eyeshadow pro.

Lips:

1. Colourpop Dream Team (Kathleen Lights x Colourpop) - If you've never tried Colourpop you are seriously missing out. The lip colors are very pigmented and long lasting. My personal favorite out of the "Dream Team" collection is Moon Child (pictured left). These are great transitional colors from summer to fall as the neutrals will pair well with the all the cognac, jewel tones, and oranges you see for fall.

2. NYX Lingerie Gloss in Honeymoon - Run, don't walk, to Ulta Beauty and but this NYX Lingerie Gloss. Not only is it $7.49 but it is the perfect nude gloss and it smells delectable. I've been searching for my go-to shade as we step into fall and this is it!

Haircare:

1. Bumble and bumble Hairdresser's Invisible Oil - A UV/heat protective primer that protects and conditions dry, coarse hair to make styling easy. I always use a heat protectant or primer before I blow-dry and style my hair. I want strong, supple hair that doesn't break and can withstand the heat I rely on to style my hair. Bumble and bumble is one of my favorite hair care brands and they are also cruelty-free!

2. Not Your Mother's Plump For Joy Body Building Dry Shampoo - Another cruelty free haircare brand, Not Your Mother's is one of my newly found favorites. I love their dry shampoo, it absorbs all the extra oil that I wake up with but also plumps and adds volume. There is no white residue, only a great smell of orange mango!

3. Viktor&Rolf Flowerbomb Hair Mist - A softening hair mist with a subtle scent of florals. I use this when I'm not feeling like wearing perfume. It's a delicate scent that isn't too strong and I love that I can smell it when my hair moves or twists throughout the day. I love this when I'm traveling because I am typically on my feet all day and towards the end of the day, after dinner, I'm in desperate need of a shower but this hair mist consistently lingeries and makes me feel better!

Skincare:

A hot topic around here, I was introduced to Bliss continually over the summer and these masks are two of my favorites!

2. Bliss What A Melon - Reviving & De-Stressing Overnight Mask - Using a very small amount, I apply this overnight mask a couple of times a week. In conjunction with the Bliss mIghty Marshmallow mask, I wake up with glowing skin. A must-try if your skin is reaping the repercussions of lack of sleep, stress, and dehydration!

I had so much fun testing out products this summer. It opened my eyes to even more amazing brands and people then I had even imagined! Be sure to check out your nearest Ulta Beauty for more fabulous finds. Like their motto says, "All Things Beauty. All In One Place." ❤️

This post is sponsored by Ulta Beauty and Her Campus Media. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Tay Meets World possible!

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